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Lightened Up Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is crazy creamy without any heavy cream or butter (but with a secret ingredient instead!), and is so bursting with flavor you will be licking your plate! And you can completely customize the heat!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook pasta until al dente in generously salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat one tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Saute onions for ⏱️ 5 minutes or until softened and slightly golden. Add garlic and saute ⏱️ 30 seconds.
olive oil, divided2 tablespoons
3
Turn heat down to medium and stir in creamed corn, cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 2-5 tablespoons buffalo hot sauce (see note) and spices. Stir until cream cheese is melted, then stir in cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese until melted. Add chicken, bacon, blue cheese and pasta and stir until evenly coated, adding additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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